Takut bayang-bayang
from indonesia
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noun
Abstract Concept
From indonesia
Definition
Irrational fear, as if afraid of one's own shadow.
Etymology
An indigenous Indonesian idiom describing irrational fear. Etymologically, the use of 'bayang-bayang' (shadows) refers to an unreal projection of oneself, symbolizing excessive anxiety toward things that lack actual substance or real threat.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
Abstract Concept